AlphaSights Interview (100% correct)
Why AlphaSights? correct answers •First the Awards and Recognition were more than enough to
peek my interest. A few of them stuck out to me and made applying to AlphaSights an easy decision.
-AlphaSights was on the Crain's list of fastest growing companies in NY with 1,273% growth over 3 years which shows amazing opportunities. -The Acumen Partnership where AlphaSights helps the non-profit investment fund for free. I am passionate about philanthropy and having parallel interest is a huge plus when considering different companies. I could continue with the awards but there are other reasons. •I love working with people and the Associate position seems like an incredible opportunity to create win-win-win situations and give me valuable experience. • I love the Business Model.
-I had always thought about how to compete against corporations and hedge funds but working with them to create a mutually beneficial situation is a recipe for success
What does AlphaSights do? correct answers • AlphaSights is a global information services firm approaching 300 employees. • Clients approach AlphaSights looking for a particular bit of information necessary to their business. • AlphaSights connects these clients to specific industry experts and facilitates their communication so the client can quickly gain the accurate information needed to conduct their business.
• These clients are usually business leaders including but not limited to investment banks, private
equity firms, hedge funds, and corporate decision makers. • The Associate's role is to connect these clients to the known industry leaders and to research new professionals who could be contacted.
• One of my favorite intangibles that I discovered while doing my due diligence the company is that AlphaSights will do whatever it takes make the connection happen between the client and the expert and that is the type of tenacity that I have as well.
How would you fit in here? correct answers • I believe I would be a great fit for AlphaSights
• I have the key personality traits you guys are looking for like being a competitor and driven
• I have the superb communication skills necessary to thrive office setting or anywhere else and have no fear to initiate a conversation in person or on the phone
• The skills that aren't as polished will get there do to the type of work
• I am looking to start my career as a young professional and the reviews in addition to my own research make AlphaSights seem like the perfect place to start
Why did you choose your major? correct answers • In the age old question for which came first, Economics or Finance the answer for me is Economics.
• I've always loved business, the stock market, and the financial new but originally I didn't know what area to focus on • I took an Econ class my senior year of high school and found it fascinating and fairly easy so when deciding a major I went with what I enjoyed.
• However, my guidance If you didn't have this job, what other jobs would you be interested in? correct answers • Financial services, sales, other client related positions.
• I enjoy working with clients and completing the best work I can for them.
I like talking to people on the phone and getting to know them to address their needs.
• In sales I feel there is more of a competitive drive and I am a competitor at heart.
• I think in the sales and negotiation industry communication skills are a necessity and that is one
of my best traits. Hone sales skills • I want to generate revenue for the company I work for and these types of positions would give me the best shot to do so while taking advantage of my particular skill set.
If you had to choose a set base salary or a 100% commission based, which would you choose? correct answers • Commission based
• I'm a risk taker and I understand the ramifications of having a bad year
• I'm a motivated individual and I believe I could make more in that setting.
• I like the idea of a reward for hard work because hard work and earning your money out communication with clients and commercial success.
What are you looking for in a company? correct answers • I want to work in a growing competitive environment.
• I want to work in a place where personal skills are a necessity and allow for great relationships with clients but also great relationships around the office.
• I like a fast paced setting
• But most of all I want a company that's going to push me, make me a better communicator and employee and allow me chances to grow into leadership roles as I become more comfortable.
Describe in your own words. correct answers Well rounded. Always been involved in different things. Curious in the classroom. Intellectually I enjoy taking rigorous discussion based classes to challenge my beliefs and myself. Out of the classroom, I'm a friend. Personal relationships are really important to me and I've been lucky to meet many of my best friends at Georgetown. I'm also a competitor. I don't like losing. I enjoy pushing myself to succeed and find that my best results come through this competitive nature.
What was your first job? correct answers • Senior year in high school
• Youth basketball coach for my town's AAU program for 7th and 8th graders. • Given to me by my varsity basketball coach.
• I was able to connect with the kids on the team and teach them about playing basketball at the next level was all about.
• Its intimidating for middle schoolers to be playing in front of the varsity coach so I acted as an intermediary for him, getting to know the kids personally and giving them confidence and instruction going into high school.
Long term goals... Where do you see yourself in 5 years? correct answers • Being a position of leadership. I want to move up in the company I work for.
• Be confident in working autonomously
Why AlphaSights? correct answers •First the Awards and Recognition were more than enough to
peek my interest. A few of them stuck out to me and made applying to AlphaSights an easy decision.
-AlphaSights was on the Crain's list of fastest growing companies in NY with 1,273% growth over 3 years which shows amazing opportunities. -The Acumen Partnership where AlphaSights helps the non-profit investment fund for free. I am passionate about philanthropy and having parallel interest is a huge plus when considering different companies. I could continue with the awards but there are other reasons. •I love working with people and the Associate position seems like an incredible opportunity to create win-win-win situations and give me valuable experience. • I love the Business Model.
-I had always thought about how to compete against corporations and hedge funds but working with them to create a mutually beneficial situation is a recipe for success
What does AlphaSights do? correct answers • AlphaSights is a global information services firm approaching 300 employees. • Clients approach AlphaSights looking for a particular bit of information necessary to their business. • AlphaSights connects these clients to specific industry experts and facilitates their communication so the client can quickly gain the accurate information needed to conduct their business.
• These clients are usually business leaders including but not limited to investment banks, private
equity firms, hedge funds, and corporate decision makers. • The Associate's role is to connect these clients to the known industry leaders and to research new professionals who could be contacted.
• One of my favorite intangibles that I discovered while doing my due diligence the company is that AlphaSights will do whatever it takes make the connection happen between the client and the expert and that is the type of tenacity that I have as well.
How would you fit in here? correct answers • I believe I would be a great fit for AlphaSights
• I have the key personality traits you guys are looking for like being a competitor and driven
• I have the superb communication skills necessary to thrive office setting or anywhere else and have no fear to initiate a conversation in person or on the phone
• The skills that aren't as polished will get there do to the type of work
• I am looking to start my career as a young professional and the reviews in addition to my own research make AlphaSights seem like the perfect place to start
Why did you choose your major? correct answers • In the age old question for which came first, Economics or Finance the answer for me is Economics.
• I've always loved business, the stock market, and the financial new but originally I didn't know what area to focus on • I took an Econ class my senior year of high school and found it fascinating and fairly easy so when deciding a major I went with what I enjoyed.
• However, my guidance If you didn't have this job, what other jobs would you be interested in? correct answers • Financial services, sales, other client related positions.
• I enjoy working with clients and completing the best work I can for them.
I like talking to people on the phone and getting to know them to address their needs.
• In sales I feel there is more of a competitive drive and I am a competitor at heart.
• I think in the sales and negotiation industry communication skills are a necessity and that is one
of my best traits. Hone sales skills • I want to generate revenue for the company I work for and these types of positions would give me the best shot to do so while taking advantage of my particular skill set.
If you had to choose a set base salary or a 100% commission based, which would you choose? correct answers • Commission based
• I'm a risk taker and I understand the ramifications of having a bad year
• I'm a motivated individual and I believe I could make more in that setting.
• I like the idea of a reward for hard work because hard work and earning your money out communication with clients and commercial success.
What are you looking for in a company? correct answers • I want to work in a growing competitive environment.
• I want to work in a place where personal skills are a necessity and allow for great relationships with clients but also great relationships around the office.
• I like a fast paced setting
• But most of all I want a company that's going to push me, make me a better communicator and employee and allow me chances to grow into leadership roles as I become more comfortable.
Describe in your own words. correct answers Well rounded. Always been involved in different things. Curious in the classroom. Intellectually I enjoy taking rigorous discussion based classes to challenge my beliefs and myself. Out of the classroom, I'm a friend. Personal relationships are really important to me and I've been lucky to meet many of my best friends at Georgetown. I'm also a competitor. I don't like losing. I enjoy pushing myself to succeed and find that my best results come through this competitive nature.
What was your first job? correct answers • Senior year in high school
• Youth basketball coach for my town's AAU program for 7th and 8th graders. • Given to me by my varsity basketball coach.
• I was able to connect with the kids on the team and teach them about playing basketball at the next level was all about.
• Its intimidating for middle schoolers to be playing in front of the varsity coach so I acted as an intermediary for him, getting to know the kids personally and giving them confidence and instruction going into high school.
Long term goals... Where do you see yourself in 5 years? correct answers • Being a position of leadership. I want to move up in the company I work for.
• Be confident in working autonomously
